3086 — China Rose Light
Reds family
J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) is a very light, highly saturated red shade with hex code #FFD5D8 and RGB values 255, 213, 216. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar J&P Coates shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for J&P Coates 3086
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar J&P Coates Colors to 3086
Closest J&P Coates threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with J&P Coates 3086
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) is light enough to act as a highlight and near-white filler: think snow, porcelain, lacework, and the glints that give a piece dimension.
Because J&P Coates 3127 (Blush Light) is so near (ΔE 1.53), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for J&P Coates 3086
J&P Coates threads that pair well with 3086, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
J&P Coates 3086 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About J&P Coates 3086
J&P Coates 3086 is the floss known as China Rose Light: a highly saturated, very light member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its airy and bright presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does J&P Coates 3086 look like?
J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) is a very light shade in the reds family with hex #FFD5D8 and RGB 255, 213, 216. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches J&P Coates 3086?
The closest DMC match for J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) is DMC 818 (Baby Pink) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 819 (Baby Pink light, 78%) and DMC 3713 (Salmon very light, 78%).
What J&P Coates colors are similar to 3086?
The closest J&P Coates threads to 3086 are 3127 Blush Light (ΔE 1.53), 3125 China Rose Medium (ΔE 2.35), and 3151 China Rose Medium (ΔE 2.35). These are useful substitutes when 3086 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use J&P Coates 3086?
Reach for J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its very light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3086.
Can J&P Coates 3086 (China Rose Light) be used for highlights?
3086 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.